Neck Pain

You Shouldn't Have to Live With Neck Pain!

Severe strains and repetition may leave you in pain, but we can help you out of it

“I have been a patient of Dr. Todd’s now for three years. I started coming to Dr. Todd after a car accident, and I had a lot of neck problems. And he just helped me so much with my quality of life and the stiffness and soreness in my neck. And he actually adjusted me during pregnancy, and because of that, I had an easy labor and delivery.” Jeni Pogue, Freedom Health Centers client

Chronic pain is always a challenge, but it is especially debilitating when it affects the shoulders and the neck. The muscles and nerves that begin in these body parts can extend all the way down to the fingers. When severe symptoms set in, you may be in too much pain to write, type, or even hold a spoon. Other troubling conditions like migraines can be triggered by damage to the neck. Learn about the signs of serious neck pain and the options available to you for treatment.

What is Neck Pain?

Damage to the neck and shoulders may not manifest as pain first. Other symptoms often appear before the pain, but go unnoticed for weeks or months. Paying close attention to your body will ensure that you seek treatment as soon as a problem like whiplash or tendinitis sets in. Neck pain appears as a symptom of dozens of disorders, so you will need the help of a professional in McKinney to hunt down the true cause.

Neck Pain Symptoms

Endless variations of neck pain occur, with each new change bringing on a set of possible causes. Your symptoms could take the form of:

Burning sensations in the skin or muscles

Cramping and twitching of the neck

Muscle stiffness and loss of range of motion

Tenderness to the touch

Pain that increases when you move or try to stretch

Cracking, popping, or rustling noises when you move your head and neck

Glandular pain on either side of the neck

Cause of Neck Pain

The causes of neck pain are numerous, but there are just a few conditions that most of our patients are experiencing. These common causes can include:

Fractures to the arm or collarbone, either freshly broken or improperly healed

Muscle or ligament strain due to overexertion and repetition

Dislocated shoulders

Entrapped or pinched nerves in the neck and upper back

Looseness or instability in the neck and shoulder

Traumatic injury during a sports game or a car accident

Neck Pain Risks

There are a few rarer and more severe causes of neck and shoulder pain. If your symptoms become severe or set on very quickly, seek immediate treatment in case of:

Neck Pain Treatment Options

The treatment depends on the severity of the pain. For immediate relief, we can offer injections that soothe inflammation and release tension without affecting the rest of the body or mind. Treatments for chronic pain linked to an old injury include:

Manual therapy from the chiropractor to reset misalignment

Massage and stretching to loosen up tight muscles

Relaxation techniques to help tension melt away

Chronic pain management treatments to help you avoid both medications and surgery

Seeking The Truth About Neck Pain

If you have been struggling with your chronic pain in the neck and shoulders for years, you may be surprised to learn about your new treatment options. We can try vibration therapy to improve blood flow to speed healing, or try trigger point therapy if the problem is stress related. Even numbness, tingling, and inflammation can fade with proper treatment.

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Dr. Todd Molski and his chiropractic team are awesome! I’ve been coming here for about 4 or 5 months now and they are just awesome! I have been greatly pleased.